Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia

A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

 Data center drama, power outage chaos and the Illinois film industry | The Chicago Report
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Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.

One week without power: Indiana communities struggle to recover

It has been one week since powerful storms ripped through northwest Indiana — and for many families, the crisis is far from over.

Parent group pushes for tighter AI limits in Chicago schools

A Chicago parent group is asking school board candidates to support stricter limits on artificial intelligence in Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago weather: Severe storms encroaching this evening

The Chicago area could see a few severe storms this evening, but quieter and mostly pleasant weather is expected through the weekend.

Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old

An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down.

Chicago school board candidates split over AI use in classrooms
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A Chicago parent group is urging school board candidates to support a three-year pause on generative AI in CPS, while others argue students need to learn how to use the rapidly evolving technology safely.

Man accused of spending night inside Chicago Macy’s, stealing clothes and food

A man is facing felony charges after authorities say he spent the night inside a Downtown Chicago department store, taking clothes and helping himself to food before leaving with unpaid merchandise.

Evenflo recalls car seats that did not meet federal requirements

Car seat maker Evenflo is recalling one of its products after determining that it did not meet federal standards and offering a repair kit to families who would like to fix the issue.

Family mourns mother who died after saving 7-year-old son from Des Plaines River
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A 31-year-old Hinsdale mother died after jumping into the Des Plaines River to save her 7-year-old son, with her family remembering her as a hero who put her children first.

Man accused of spending night inside Chicago Macy’s, stealing clothes and food
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A 53-year-old man is facing burglary and felony retail theft charges after authorities say he spent the night inside a Downtown Chicago Macy’s, where he allegedly took clothing, ate food from a restaurant kitchen and left with unpaid merchandise.

Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.

DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights

A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.

Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll

President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.

 Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound
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Chicago gave birth to drill rap — a sound some have long connected to the city’s violence. But is the music fueling it, or reflecting what’s already happening on the streets? Watch Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound.

Northwest Indiana food banks overwhelmed as power outages drag on
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A week without power has left northwest Indiana families scrambling for food, water and other essentials as food banks struggle to keep up with demand.